Effective February 2, 2026, the 3.75% service fee charged by the payment processor of credit/debit card companies will be applied to
those transactions. This fee reflects third-party processing costs and is not retained by the city. For more information visit Credit card convenience fees.
NOTE: Development Impact Fees may apply depending on your project scope and size.
Forms and Applications
A building permit is required before you undertake most types of construction. Below are forms and applications you will need to complete and submit to the Building Division to obtain a building permit prior to starting construction.
- Certificate of Inspection Checklist
- Commercial Building Permits - Unreasonable Hardship Application
- Construction Permit Application
- Permit Extension Request
General Information Handouts
A building permit is required before you undertake most types of construction.
Residential Handouts
Handouts on specific Residential topics. For more information on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), visit ADU Guidebook & Exercises
- REMODEL
- ADU Process at a Glance
- Bathroom Remodel
- Burial Depths for Yard Piping and Electrical Lines
- Egress Windows
- Electrical Panel Upgrade
- Garage Conversion for Tandem & 3-Car Garage
- Kitchen Remodel
- Kitchen and Bath Remodels
- Room Addition
- Site Plan- SAMPLE
- Submittal Checklist
- Window Flashing
- Wood Frame Prescriptive Provisions - Type V
- ROOF
- WALL/FENCE
- PATIO
- POOL AND SPA
- STAIRS AND HANDRAILS
- MECHANICAL PERMITS
- PLUMBING
- INFORMATION, TIPS AND GUIDELINES
Commercial Informational Handouts
Handouts on specific Commercial topics
- Accessibility - Requirements
- AQMD - Asbestos
- Commercial/Industrial Building Requirements
- EV Charging Station
- Tents Requirements from Building Safety & Fire
How to Guides
How to guide handouts
- CSS Portal -How to Create an Account
- How to create a permit
- Certificate of Inspection - How to apply